Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Elephant Bush
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Elephant Bush
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
bush elephant
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Portulacaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Elephant Bush and Big leaf Maple
Care of Elephant Bush and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.